Johnny Depp, revalidated at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

“The race of Johnny Depp You may be on shaky ground in the United States, but that’s definitely not the case here in France. Jeanne du Barry of the beleaguered star received the most striking and warm welcome, being the film of choice on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival” says correspondent Jada yuan to The Washington Post.

According to the North American media, fans clamored for selfies and autographs, with posters praising the artist. The actor walked through the red carpet, with his 59 years, in the perfect climate of the Blue Coast. The interpreter of Jack Sparrow made by a line that had begun to form at mid-morning on Tuesday, eight hours before the arrival of the stars, with umbrellas and fans to protect themselves from the sun.

By the time the actor arrived, the carpet was lit up with flashes. The director of the festival, Thierry Fremaux, hugged Depp and he winked as a cameraman zoomed in on his face. After a festival opening ceremony, in which Michael Douglas received an honorary Palme d’Or, the opening feature film was screened. Many watched the Kentyuckian wipe away tears of emotion.

The romance between Depp and France is long overdue. In the French country, the artist bought an entire town near St. Tropez that was his home for much of his 14-year relationship with the French actress and singer. Vanessa Paradis. The property, as a whole, is worth $55 million today.

The French film “Jeanne du Barry”, has legendary Tim Burton fetish actor playing Louis XV, who finds himself in love with the sassy courtesan Jeanne du Barry. Filmed in Versailles and inspired by “Marie Antoinette” by Sofia Coppola Many viewers praised Depp’s speech. “His French was very good. Very good. He has a slight accent, but it’s not a problem, ”many interviewees from the public exclaimed.

It’s been less than a year since the sordid details of his volatile relationship with his ex-wife Amber Heard, which were aired for six weeks in public audience. The trial became a cultural and media phenomenon that many observers saw as a backlash against the movement. #MeToo.

Johnny Deep

At a press conference on Wednesday, Depp opened up about his return to the festival and the idea that some people thought he shouldn’t have been there. “So we’re talking theoretically about what you would do if there were people who didn’t want you to go to the Cannes Film Festival What happens if one day I am not allowed, under any circumstances, no matter what, to go to McDonald’s for life because somewhere there are angry people watching me eating a Big Mac? “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

“Apparently, I have had 17 comebacks. I keep wondering about the word ‘return’ because I didn’t go anywhere. In fact, I live about 45 minutes away. … ”, concluded Deep, with a certain irony, the meeting. Opening Cannes with Johnny Depp’s first starring film in three years looks like a deliberate attempt to reconfirm controversy at a festival known for provocative films that incite booing, walkouts and journalists shouting at the screen.

This is in addition to the millionaire deal he closed for the fragrance Dior Sauvage for twice what the company paid British colleague Robert Pattinson for Dior Homme: 20 million euros for a three-year contract.

by RN

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